Sustainable Safaris

Make your safari matter by contributing to conservation and community initiatives in Botswana. Sustainable safaris (also known as positive impact safaris) are all about providing you with incredible wildlife experiences while having a positive impact on the environment as well as the animals and people that call it home.

Why Should You Go on a Sustainable Safari in Botswana?

Walking safari at Linyanti Bush Camp — Make your safari matter by contributing to conservation and community | Photo: Linyanti Bush Camp

Make a Difference

A safari that focuses on sustainability allows you to participate in meaningful conservation and community projects, furthering the aim of responsible ecotourism. Through your Botswana safari, you can make a real impact in wildlife protection and help local communities thrive in the tourism sector.

Educational Experience

While on a positive impact safari, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Botswana’s wildlife protection efforts, including anti-poaching initiatives and wildlife research.

Ideal for Eco-Conscious Travellers

If you want to visit Africa and make a real, tangible impact while you’re here, this is the ideal adventure for you. The purpose-driven experiences that make up sustainable safaris will not only put you in stunning environments and give you the opportunity to see wildlife but also allow you to take steps to further conservation efforts.

Best Destinations for a Sustainable Safari in Botswana

Guide pointing out a stick bug to a safari goer in Linyanti — Linyanti can bring you closer to incredible conservation initiatives that are protecting the environment | Photo: Linyanti

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is a pristine wilderness area that includes expansive grasslands, floodplains, and mopane woodlands, making it a spectacular place for a Botswana safari. Vital elephant corridors run through this land and the endangered African wild dog is a key species here, so a safari in Linyanti can bring you closer to incredible conservation initiatives that are protecting the environment for these species.

Okavango Delta

Famous for its scenic floodplains and abundant wildlife, the Okavango Delta is an excellent wildlife destination, as it’s home to the Big Five as well as hippos, zebras, and giraffes. A number of safari lodges here support various sustainability projects to ensure this iconic destination remains pristine.

5 Tips for a Sustainable Safari in Botswana

Botswana's Okavango Delta — Familiarise yourself with ongoing projects in your chosen destination | Photo: Great Plains Conservation

1. Research Lodges and Impact Projects

Choose lodges with a strong focus on conservation and community. The safari experts at Discover Africa stay up-to-date with conservation initiatives and projects in Botswana, so we’ll help you choose the ideal location.

2. Prepare Beforehand

Familiarise yourself with ongoing positive impact projects in your chosen destination. This will give you a solid foundation from which to build upon while you’re in Botswana, learning and participating in projects.

3. Plan for Enough Time

Allocate additional time to fully immerse yourself in the activities and initiatives on offer so that your trip is impactful.

4. Give Thoughtfully

If you want to contribute more, consider making donations to the conservation or community projects you visit, but ensure they go through trusted, transparent organisations. Be guided by our safari experts (available 24/7) as well as the employees at the lodge where you’re staying.

5. Share Your Experience

Sharing your experiences with friends and family and on social media can help spread awareness about impactful, ecoconscious tourism.

"Chrizaan was friendly, organized and extremely knowledgeable about lodges and safari options that we were interested in. We booked an 11 night tour through Zimbabwe and Botswana starting in Victoria Falls at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge then going to Botswan..."

Linda, United States•12 Aug 2026•

"Excellent trip -- tour operators were professional and on time. Safari lodge choices excellent. Adelle communicated issues that cropped up in a timely manner and the whole process was a pleasure."

Jake Sanderson, United States•29 May 2026•

"This was our first experience using an online booking agent and it was outstanding. Justin went through our requirements even though we were pretty sure we knew what we wanted (we really didn't!) and came up with a plan that met our needs, including coordin..."

John Colao, United States•13 Apr 2026•

"I had a great trip organised by Chrizaan. Everything went very smoothly including all of the pickups, flights and accommodation. I visited Namibia and loved seeing the dunes, springboks and oryx. I also visited the Okavango Delta and saw so many anim..."

Leanne Harrison, South Africa•03 Feb 2026•

"Cayleigh put together an 18 day tour of Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia that was the best trip we have ever taken! The service was so personal and professional, we were taken care of every single step of the way. When a flight was cancelled for some of..."

Tamara Thompson, United States•17 Dec 2025•

"We did a 3-week bespoke tour with Discover Africa and specifically Devryn Panaino. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana game parks. Our group of 6 had a fantastic time, as the itinerary was top notch, transfers smooth and now we can’t wait to go back. We were n..."

Vicki, Australia•08 Sep 2025•